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Transfusion Practice In Orthopedic Patients: Do We Really Need It?, Kashif Abbas, Raza Askari, Masood Umer, Kamran Hafeez
Transfusion Practice In Orthopedic Patients: Do We Really Need It?, Kashif Abbas, Raza Askari, Masood Umer, Kamran Hafeez
Department of Surgery
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
To determine the proportion of inappropriate transfusions in patients undergoing orthopaedic surgery at a tertiary care university hospital, and factors associated with inappropriate transfusions.
METHODS:
The prospective study was conducted at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, from December 2008 to September 2009, and comprised patients admitted to the Orthopaedic Department and received transfusion of at least one packed cell. Patients were divided into four groups: A, those with haemoglobin < 7, B, haemoglobin 7.1-10 without ischemic heart disease, C, haemoglobin 7.1-10 with ischemic heart disease, and D, haemoglobin >10. Variables recorded were, pre-transfusion haemoglobin level, co-morbids, symptoms of hypovolemia, pre-transfusion volume replacement with fluids, transfusion reactions, and haemoglobin after 48 hours. Indications of transfusion were assessed in …
Operative Management Of Patients With Non-Spinal Metastatic Bone Disease. Does It Actually Improve Quality Of Life?, Masood Umer, Yasir Mohib, Hafiz Muhammad Umer
Operative Management Of Patients With Non-Spinal Metastatic Bone Disease. Does It Actually Improve Quality Of Life?, Masood Umer, Yasir Mohib, Hafiz Muhammad Umer
Department of Surgery
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
To determine the survival rate and functional outcome of skeletal stabilisation in patients with metastatic bone disease.
METHODS:
The retrospective study was conducted at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, and comprised data of patients with non-spinalmetastatic bone disease managed surgically from January 2002 to December 2010. All patients had been managed by experienced orthopaedic, oncology and multidisciplinary teams. Patients managed by non-oncologic orthopaedic surgeons were excluded. The prognostic influence of clinical, pathological and treatment variables on Musculoskeletal Tumour Society score, range of motion, local complications and death rate were measured. SPSS 19 was used for statistical analysis.
RESULTS: …
Competing Interests Of Undergraduate Medical Education And Industry: Integration Into Longitudinal Curricular Themes., Shahryar Noordin, Sheilla Pinjani
Competing Interests Of Undergraduate Medical Education And Industry: Integration Into Longitudinal Curricular Themes., Shahryar Noordin, Sheilla Pinjani
Department of Surgery
Abstract
Recent changes in curricula around the globe with emphasis on teaching/learning and assessing professionalism in medical schools has been the priority. With the changing public expectations and professional demands, it has become imperative to develop clear guidelines and policies for students and faculty to better understand and meet the expectations of them as part of professionalism. In order to analyse this problem and highlight potential solutions, a literature search was conducted using Eric, Medline, Google Scholar and CINAHL Plus databases from 1985 to February 2013. We reviewed publications regarding the relationship between the pharmaceutical and device industry and medical …
Our Experience With Van Nes Rotationplasty For Locally Advanced Lower Extremity Tumours, Raza Askari, Masood Umer, Mohsin-E-Azam, Haroon Rashid
Our Experience With Van Nes Rotationplasty For Locally Advanced Lower Extremity Tumours, Raza Askari, Masood Umer, Mohsin-E-Azam, Haroon Rashid
Department of Surgery
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
To present an early experience with the time-tested technique of Van Ness Rotationplasty to save distal lmbs.
METHODS:
Van Nes Rotationplasty for locally advanced lower extremity tumours. A reterorespective audit was conducted at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, and comprised cases of bone and soft tissue sarcoma who underwent Van Ness Rotationplasty over seven years from January 2005 to December 2011. Demographic data, family history, past history, co-morbids, date since diagnosis, duration of symptoms, type of tumour, metastasis, pre-op and post-op functional status, recurrence and survival were collected.
RESULTS:
Of the 351 cases of bone and soft tissue …
Effect Of Teriparatide On Bone Regenerate After Distraction Osteogenesis, Masood Umer, Tashfeen Ahmad, Sadia Habib, Rasham Rehman, Mahmood Ahmed, Irfan Qadir
Effect Of Teriparatide On Bone Regenerate After Distraction Osteogenesis, Masood Umer, Tashfeen Ahmad, Sadia Habib, Rasham Rehman, Mahmood Ahmed, Irfan Qadir
Department of Surgery
Abstract
OBJECTIVE:
To determine the effect of teriparatide on new bone formation in a rat model of distraction osteogenesis.
METHODS:
The experimental study was conducted at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, in November-December 2010, and comprised male Sprague-Dawley rats weighing 250gm each who were allocated to two treatment groups, teriparatide and saline, both given subcutaneously for 7 weeks. Femoral distraction was done for 3 weeks at the rate of 0.4mm/day, followed by a further 4 weeks for consolidation. New bone formation was assessed using X-ray scoring system, bone densitometry and histology.
RESULTS:
The 12 rats in the study were …
Malrotation After Reamed Intramedullary Nailing With And Without A Fracture Table For Closed Fractures Of The Femoral Shaft, Rizwan Haroon Rashid, Akbar Jaleel Zubairi, Masood Umer
Malrotation After Reamed Intramedullary Nailing With And Without A Fracture Table For Closed Fractures Of The Femoral Shaft, Rizwan Haroon Rashid, Akbar Jaleel Zubairi, Masood Umer
Department of Surgery
Abstract Introduction: To observe the effect of the choice of surgical table on the incidence of malrotation. Methods: The randomised trial was conducted from July 2012 to January 2013 at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, during which 74 patients were inducted. Randomisation was done via random allocation software version 1.0.0 and sealed envelopes were used to guide the choice of table. Malrotation was assessed by the operating surgeon using the lesser trochanteric shape signunder intra-operative fluoroscopy. SPSS 19 was used for statistical analysis. Results: The 74 patients in the study were divided into two groups of 37(50%) each using …
Asymptomatic Urinary Tract Infection: Cause Of Postoperative Wound Infection, Irfan A. Khan, Masood Umer
Asymptomatic Urinary Tract Infection: Cause Of Postoperative Wound Infection, Irfan A. Khan, Masood Umer
Department of Surgery
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OBJECTIVE:
To determine the rate of urinary tract infection in patients given incomplete treatment before undergoing hip fracture surgery.
METHODS:
The descriptive case series was conducted at Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, From October 25, 2012 to April 24, 2013. 84 postmenopausal women having hip fracture along with asymptomatic urinary tract infection. The infection was treated incompletely and postoperatively wound infection rate was determined. The SPSS version 17 was used to analyze the data.
RESULTS:
The overall mean age of the 84 patients in the study was 63.57+10.34 years. Overall, 14(16.7%) patients had wound infection after orthopaedic implant surgery …